Official Opnsense Course: Hands-On Labs For Beginners
Published 2/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 1.59 GB | Duration: 2h 15m
Mastering OPNsense: Practical Labs & Fundamentals for Beginners
What you'll learn
Installing & Configuring OPNsense
Setting Up Firewall Rules & Network Security
NAT, Port Forwarding
1st access to OPNsense
User Management
OPNsense Dashboard view
Reset the OPNsense config
Backup OPNsense config
Use the Wizard to configure OPNsense
Configure Basic OPNsense settings
Requirements
No prior OPNsense experience required!
Description
Are you looking for a hands-on, structured approach to learning OPNsense, the powerful and flexible open-source firewall and routing platform? Whether you are completely new to OPNsense or have some basic networking knowledge, this beginner-friendly course is designed to help you build a strong foundation through practical, real-world applications. Instead of overwhelming you with theory, this course focuses on interactive labs, allowing you to gain valuable hands-on experience with the platform. You'll follow a step-by-step learning path that gradually introduces key concepts, ensuring you develop both confidence and competence in managing OPNsense.You'll start by learning how to install, configure, and navigate the OPNsense interface, setting up a fully functional lab environment where you can safely test and apply your newfound knowledge. From there, you'll dive into critical networking and security topics such as firewall rules, NAT, VPN setup, traffic shaping, and security best practices. Each module is structured with clear, real-world use cases to help you understand not just how things work, but why they matter in securing and optimizing network performance.By the end of the course, you'll have a solid foundation in OPNsense, enabling you to confidently deploy, configure, and manage firewall solutions for personal, business, or enterprise use. Whether you're an IT professional, network administrator, or security enthusiast, this course will provide you with practical, real-world experience to harness the full power of one of the best open-source firewall solutions available.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction to OPNsense
Lecture 1 What is OPNsense?
Lecture 2 Who is the owner and OPNsense and where to read documentation about OPNsense
Lecture 3 Unboxing an OPNsense device
Section 2: Navigating the OPNsense Web Interface
Lecture 4 Logging in for the first time to OPNsense
Lecture 5 OPNsense Dashboard overview
Lecture 6 Basic system settings (Hostname, Timezone, Password Change)
Lecture 7 Creating new users and groups on OPNsense
Section 3: Basic Network Setup
Lecture 8 Connecting OPNsense to the internet using the Wizard & applying the license
Lecture 9 Updating OPNsense
Lecture 10 Understanding interfaces (WAN & LAN & DMZ)
Lecture 11 Configuring DHCP server on the DMZ interface
Section 4: Understanding Firewall Rules (The Basics)
Lecture 12 How firewall rules work
Lecture 13 Default OPNsense Firewall rules explained
Lecture 14 Creating a simple firewall rule (Allowing or Blocking Traffic)
Section 5: NAT (Port Forwarding for Beginners)
Lecture 15 What is NAT?
Lecture 16 Configure Outbound NAT on OPNsense
Lecture 17 Simple port forwarding example on OPNsense
Lecture 18 Bonus Lecture
IT Professionals & System Administrators,Network Engineers & Technicians,Cybersecurity Enthusiasts,Home Lab Users & Tech Hobbyists,Small Business Owners & IT Support Staff
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